Burera District

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Burera is a district (Akarere) in Northern Province, Rwanda. Its capital is Cyeru.

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Burera District
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CountryRwanda
ProvinceNorthern
CapitalRusarabuge
Area
  District
644.5 km2 (248.8 sq mi)
Population
 (2022 census)[1]
  District
387,729
  Density600/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
  Urban
38,442
  Rural
349,287
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Geography and tourism

The district lies in the northern part of Rwanda, adjacent to the Ugandan border, and between the cities of Ruhengeri and Byumba. It is home to Lakes Burera and Ruhondo, and the Virunga Lodge hotel, which lies between them, commanding views of the lakes and the nearby Virunga mountains, making it one of Rwanda's tourist spots. The district also contains the Cyanika border post, gateway to Kisoro and southwestern Uganda.

Burera district is known for its famous cancer hospital in Butaro sector and the only hospital in Burera district sponsored by Partners in Health.

Sectors

Burera district is divided into 17 sectors (imirenge): Bungwe, Butaro, Cyanika, Cyeru, Gahunga, Gatebe, Gitovu, Kagogo, Kinoni, Kinyababa, Kivuye, Nemba, Rugarama, Rugendabari, Ruhunde, Rusarabuye and Rwerere.

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